On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Rather than pursue a serious effort to resolve the conflict it began, Russia doubled down on its same tired lines, denying its role as the…
Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ambassador John MacGregor
The United States welcomes you, Ambassador MacGregor, to the Permanent Council for the first time in your new role.
Response to the Report of the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints
The United States welcomes Head of Mission Varga to the Permanent Council. Ambassador, we commend you and your team for your continued efforts under particularly…
Closing Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting
Focusing on the specific policy challenges and solutions offers us the best way to crystallize what we collectively think the OSCE can do to address…
On Shrinking Space for Civil Society in Russia
We condemn last night’s decision by a Moscow court to designate as “extremist” three organizations affiliated with imprisoned opposition figure Aleksey Navalny.
On Recent Developments in Belarus
The repression and severe abuses against pro-democracy activists, independent media, members of the opposition, and civil society based on politically-motivated charges continue to grow.
Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ms. Marija Pejčinović...
This year marks the United States’ 25th as a Council of Europe Observer, and we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to its efficacy.
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Let’s be clear about why we discuss this conflict every Thursday. It is because Russia and the forces it arms, trains, leads, and fights alongside…
Response to the Reports by the Head of the OSCE Programme Office and the Director of the OSCE Academy...
Head of Mission Rogov, welcome to the Permanent Council and thank you for your informative report.
Opening Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting
Thank you, Madam Chair, and thanks to the Swedish Chairpersonship for focusing the work of the Second Dimension through the Economic and Environmental Forum on…
National Statement in Support of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs
The United States considers any movements along the non-demarcated areas of the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan to be provocative and unnecessary.
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
As the principal driver of the conflict in eastern Ukraine trying to falsely cast itself as a “mediator,” Russia has a lot to hide.
Response to the Report by the High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Kairat...
High Commissioner Abdrakhmanov, welcome to the Permanent Council for the first time in your new role and thank you so very much for your thorough first report.
Interpretative Statement on the Decision to Shorten the Mandate for the Border Observation Mission in...
The United States has on numerous occasions expressed regret over Russia’s continued blockage of efforts to expand the geographic scope of the OSCE Observer Mission…
Right of reply to the Russian Federation on the First Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death
The United States and free and open societies around the world are strengthened when people exercise their right to freedom of speech and peaceful protest
On the First Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death
On May 25, the United States marked the first anniversary of the tragic death of George Floyd.
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
Significant numbers of Russian military forces remain in place along the Russia-Ukraine border, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and in eastern Ukraine along the Line of Contact…
Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Claus Neukirch
The United States commends the Mission for maintaining an active presence in the Security Zone.
